Working with local migrant groups, Ms Modarres translates Persian languages into English and vice versa which she finds both educational and satisfying.

She is now studying creative visual arts and her PhD component will look at social psychology and language.

Above all, Ms Modarres feels that aside time to talk about future plans is important for her and her family.

"Everyone needs to devote some time to plan and get a clear vision for the future," she said.

Big plans for new permanent resident

Moving from Hyderabad to Melbourne and then to Tasmania has been a huge change for Indian-born Krishna Bolla who has now been in the state for one month.

Mr Bolla had been uncertain of his immediate future until receiving his permanent residency visa in December, which has now taken the pressure off him.

"It's been full of tensions because I finished my studies and my visa was almost expired and I had to get my permanent residency," Mr Bolla said.

He said he had plans to study a business degree in Launceston and from there, sees Tasmania as an opportunity to start a business of some kind although he does not want to think too far ahead at this stage.

"Not too far though because we don't know how it's going to be, you never know," he said.